Charlene Cushman
Sep 23, 2026
Charlene Cushman, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1941, to Cleda and Charles Wood.
Charlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her religious faith, fun-loving personality, and caring heart. Charlene had a special...
Eva Paula Colin-Marquez
Sep 22, 2026
Eva Paula Colin-Marquez was greeted with love when she entered this world sleeping. Although she was carried for a moment, she will be loved for a lifetime.
Judith Ann Smith
Sep 18, 2026
Judith Ann Smith, born March 22, 1951, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Judi was born in Alton, West Virginia, and later moved to Brodhead, Wisconsin, before settling in Belvidere, Illinois. She will be remembered for her loving heart, sassy personality, stubborn determination, and lively spirit.
Judi cherished her family above all else and...
Sandra Zahurones
Sep 17, 2026
Sandra Mae Zahurones, 81, was embraced in the loving arms of her higher power and welcomed into heaven on September 17, 2026.
Sandra was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, on August 3, 1945. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester, her son, Troy, her brother, Jerry, and her sister, Jackie.
Sandra will be deeply missed by her sisters, Shirley and...
Shirley Ann Wooden
Sep 15, 2026
Shirley Ann Wooden, 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Mary (Stryker) and Harry H. Wooden Sr.
Shirley was a woman of deep faith, strong conviction, and an unwavering sense of justice. She earned her Master of Divinity and devoted her entire career...
Socorro "Coco" Bernier
Sep 12, 2026
Socorro “Coco” Bernier passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Coco was born on November 14, 1940, in Mexico. In the early 1970s, she moved to Belvidere, Illinois, where she built a life centered around family, hard work, love, and community.
Coco was an extremely caring woman and a true hard worker who...
Karen Joyce Kraft
Sep 9, 2026
Karen Joyce Kraft, 72, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully, in her quiet room, on September 9, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1953, to Letha (Moser) and Calvin Hepper.
On January 20, 1973, Karen married the love of her life, Donald Kraft. Together, they built a life centered around family, hard work, faith, and love.
Karen was a wonderful...
Gerald Lee Heshelman
Aug 23, 2026
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Heshelman, 80, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Belvidere, Illinois, to Glen and Mildred (Butz) Heshelman.
Jerry graduated from Belvidere High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as a union refrigeration pipe fitter, a...
Jacquelyn M Ahrendt
Aug 21, 2026
Jacquelyn M. Ahrendt (Jackie), 41, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. Jackie was born on December 18, 1984, in Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL and grew up in Lake Villa and Libertyville, IL. Jackie went on to earn a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Northern Illinois University and became licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse. In 2008, Jackie...
Kevin Kaltenbach
Aug 17, 2026
Kevin Wayne Kaltenbach, 68, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois, to Winifred “Suzann” (Fulton) and Wayne Ira Kaltenbach.
Kevin was a graduate of Guilford High School and spent most of his working life behind the wheel as a truck driver for FedEx. Over the years, he became...